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Honey Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.

  1. TodayOct 26

    7-14kt

    WSW, gusts 23

    High 57°F, rain 1%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    2-5kt

    WNW, gusts 13

    High 56°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    1-3kt

    SSW, gusts 7

    High 57°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  4. ThuOct 29

    1-5kt

    SW, gusts 16

    High 57°F, rain 1%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    1-4kt

    SW, gusts 15

    High 52°F, rain 3%

    Light wind
  6. SatOct 31

    1-2kt

    SW, gusts 10

    High 47°F, rain 32%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    1-2kt

    NNE, gusts 10

    High 45°F, rain 26%

    Light wind

Hour by hour, next 3 days

Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

This week on Honey

Over the next 7 days on Honey Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 23 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 2 kt.

Monday is the pick for sailing, and Wednesday looks best for kayaks and paddleboards. Mornings are usually calmer than afternoons, so check the hourly strip for the exact window.

Reading a lake wind forecast

Sustained wind is the average over a couple of minutes; gusts are the short peaks. On inland water the gap between the two matters as much as the average. A steady 12 kt is a pleasant sail, while 8 kt gusting 20 kt knocks small boats flat and tires out paddlers.

Honey Lake is large enough for wind to build real waves. When the forecast direction lines up with the long open stretches of the lake, expect bigger chop than the wind speed alone suggests, and plan routes that keep you near a sheltered shore on the way back.

The National Weather Service forecast covers a 2.5 km grid, so local effects like a sea breeze off a big lake, a cold front or afternoon thunderstorms can arrive earlier or stronger than shown. Check the forecast again on the morning you go, and keep an eye on small craft advisories.

Honey Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Honey Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SW wind 1 to 2 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 47°F. Sunday: NNE wind 1 to 2 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 45°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Honey Lake this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with WSW wind around 7 to 14 kt and gusts near 23 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Honey Lake wind forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service gridded forecast for the 2.5 km cell over the lake. It is the same forecast local NWS offices use, updated several times a day. We convert wind to knots and add our own go or no-go call for each activity.

What wind is too strong for a kayak or paddleboard?

We flag paddling as risky once sustained wind passes about 8 kt or gusts pass 12 kt, and advise staying ashore above 12 kt sustained or 18 kt gusts. Offshore wind is the most dangerous because it pushes you away from the launch.

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